Asiana Airlines asks staff to take unpaid leave amid Covid-19 spread

Asiana Airlines is currently accepting applications from cabin crew members for an unpaid voluntary leave of absence. - Asiana Airlines/Facebook

SEOUL (Reuters): South Korea's Asiana Airlines has asked cabin crew members to take unpaid leave as the flag carrier's China routes have been reduced due to concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus, a company spokesman said on Wednesday (Feb 12).

Asiana Airlines is currently accepting applications from cabin crew members for an unpaid voluntary leave of absence between Feb 15-29, the spokesman said.